Adjunct Professor, Cyber Security - CCNA
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:
Adjunct instructors are part-time faculty hired to teach a specified course/s on a per-semester basis. The opportunity to continue teaching at the college is assessed every semester, and criteria for re-employment include: Attention to administrative deadlines (i.e., setting up course prior to semester start, grading student work, tracking attendance), timely and professional communication with students and colleagues, and students’ course/instructor evaluations.
Cyber Security Program instructional staff must provide guidance, supervision, and instruction to students, direct student learning, assess student progress in achieving the requirements of the program in the appropriate learning domains, and ensure that the components of the program curriculum meet current acceptable performance standards.
The Lackawanna College Cybersecurity Program is currently seeking an Adjunct Professor with the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification or corresponding teaching Cisco certifications to instruct our networking classes - CYB 120 Networking Fundamentals, CYB 220 Network Design & Protocols, and CYB 235 Network Security Automation.
The Cyber Security Program currently offers its courses on an E-Learning platform (Canvas) and therefore is 100% online. However, the Program plans to adopt a hybrid learning model beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Therefore, the ability to support a flexible working schedule is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in a classroom and/or virtual (Microsoft Teams) setting.
- Thoroughly prepares and teaches all course lessons, considering diverse learners and accounting for current trends and industry regulations.
- Provides support and guidance to students to optimize learning outcomes.
- Completes and maintains all required documentation and records, meeting established deadlines, including, but not limited to, syllabi, grades, midterm and final grades, attendance, and end-of-semester reflection on Student Learning Objectives (SLOs).
- Fosters a professional and supportive classroom environment conducive to students learning, asking questions, thinking critically, and growing as individuals.
- Provides meaningful hands-on application of material to reinforce transfer of learning.
- Other duties as assigned.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
1. Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of diverse backgrounds.
2. Ability to adapt instructional methodologies for different learning styles.
3. Ability to work independently and conscientiously.
4. Excellent computer skills.
5. Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
6. Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
7. Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and encouragement.
8. Willingness to work collaboratively with internal and external partners of the business division and the College.
9. Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree required, including a minimum of 18 credits in any combination of Information Systems, Cybersecurity or Computer Science courses.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Industry certifications preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated prior teaching experience in a corporate or higher education setting preferred.
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Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, December 31st, 2024. No phone calls, please.
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